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Meet Darian
Darian is the owner and head coach of Cage Fitness, a personal training studio in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. He started coaching in 2010, began competing in natural bodybuilding in 2013, and turned pro with the WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) in 2017. He served as Personal Training Director at Crunch Fitness from 2018 to 2021 before opening Cage Fitness in 2021. Today Darian brings 15+ years in the fitness industry to every client, from first-time beginners to competitive bodybuilders preparing for a show. Nutrition coaching is provided by Darian together with Coach Jen, and Coach Mike rounds out the coaching team at Cage Fitness. Cage Fitness trains clients from Charleston and across the Lowcountry with one-on-one and small-group strength training, body recomposition, competition prep, and nutrition coaching.
How We Got Here
Started Coaching
Darian began coaching, learning training styles across strength, physique, and nutrition.
Started Competing
Darian stepped on a bodybuilding stage for the first time, the start of a competitive run that still shapes how he coaches.
WNBF Pro
Darian earned his pro card with the WNBF, the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation.
Crunch Fitness
Served as Personal Training Director at Crunch Fitness through 2021.
Opened Cage Fitness
Founded Cage Fitness, a studio built around personalized one-on-one coaching.
Experience You
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Coach Jen & Coach Mike
Coach Jen
Jen is a certified nutrition and mindset coach with a background in integrative nutrition, hormone health, and psychology. She works alongside Darian to provide nutrition coaching at Cage Fitness, building bio-individual plans for fat loss, body recomposition, restorative health, and intuitive eating.
Coach Mike
Mike is a coach at Cage Fitness, working alongside Darian and Coach Jen to help clients train and reach their goals.
Darian didn't just get me fit, he got me mentally well this past year. I don't have the discipline to get through a workout on my own and Darian pulled me through. I could not be more excited and thankful!
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Darian
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